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1
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what is homeostasis

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to keep a stable environment (conditions) despite a fluctuating outer environment

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negative feedback (homeostasis)

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keeping conditions constant (ex. body temp)

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positive feedback

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amplifying (ex. giving birth)

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what are the two parts of the central nervous system

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brain: hind, mid, fron
spinal cord (connected to the hind brain)

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5
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where are reflexes received

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interneuron (in the spine)

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explain how action potential in generated?

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what are the parts of a neuron (diagram)

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soma (cell body)
axon
pre synaptic membrane (releases neurotransmitters)
- neurotransmitters: diffuse across the synaptic cleft to inhibit or pass forward a signal
synapsis: 2 proximal neurons
dendrites: receiving ends of information
myelin sheath (produced by schwann cells)
nodes of Ranvier: enable saltation of the action potenial

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how does the hypothalamus link the nervous and endocrine systems

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how do lipid and protein based hormones control transcription?

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lipid: pass directly into cells, bind to DNA and act as transcription factors

protein: use a process called transduction, exert influence indirectly
(cascade of chemical reactions including cAMP)

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what kind of hormones does the pituitary gland secrete? what are the names and functions of these hormones

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tropic hormones (control other endocrine glands)

hGH: human growth hormone
tsh: thyroid stimulating hormone
LH: luteinizing hormone
FSH: follicle stimulating hormone
prolactin: stimulates milk production
ADH: water retention in kidneys (antidiuretic hormone)
oxytocin: stimulates uterine contractions and release of milk by mammary glands
ACTH: stimulates adrenal cortex to secreate glucocorticoids

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what do the thyroid and parathyroid glands do?

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thyroxine (t4, t3): metabolism
calcitonin: lowers blood calcium

PTH: raises blood calcium

(together they control blood calcium levels)

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9
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what gland secretes melatonin?

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pineal gland

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what does the pancreas do and how?

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controls blood sugar levels by secreting insulin (to lower) and glucagon to raise

insulin: secreted by beta cells
glucagon: secreted by alpha cells

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what is secreted by the adrenal gland?

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adrenal cortex:
- glucacorticods: tissue to raise blood glucose and break down proteins
- mineralcorticods: absorption of Na+ and water by kidneys
- gonadacorticods: secondary sex characteristics
- epinephrine: fight or flight

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what does the thymus do and where is it located?

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thymosim: development of T-cells for immune response
in the chest, between the lungs and behind the breastbone or sternum

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how do secondary sex characteristics develop in males vs females, what glands help with this?

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the hypothalamus secretes GnRH which stimulates the secretion of LH and FSH by the pituitary gland. this activates, in males, the testes and in females the ovaries. estrogen are secreted by the ovaries and testosterone by the testes for secondary sex characteristics.
*the female reproductive system is a little more complicated than this**

14
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what is the uterine cycle responsible for?

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synchronizing the development of the endometrium (uterine lining) with ovulation

15
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what are the stages of the ovarian cycle

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follicular (follicle/support system to the egg + egg) and luteal (corpus luteum)

16
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label the female and male reproductive systems

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17
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what does the frontal lobe do

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voluntary control and movement such as organizing, initiating and reaching a goal

18
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what does the temporal lobe do

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manages emotions, processes info from senses, understanding languages, memories

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what does the medulla oblongata/hindbrain do?

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maintains homeostasis, reflexes automatic body responses like heart rate, constriction and dialation of blood vessels, deep breathing, swallowing, coughing

20
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what does the cerebellum do?

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unconscious movement such as posture, reflezes, body movements. also voluntary motor skills

21
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what does the occipital lobe do?

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visual processing and perception such colour, form, motion

22
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what does pons do?

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serves as a relay centre between brain and spinal cord as well as the left and right of the cerebrum and cerebellum

23
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what does the thalamus do?

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processes all body senses (except smell) and relays info between hind and fore brain

24
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what does the corpus callosum do?

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white matter in the centre of the brain, sends messages between 2 distinct hemispheres of the brain

25
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what does the midbrain do?

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processes visual and auditory info between hind and forebrain. relays info from sensory neurons

26
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what is the role of parietal lobe?

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processes all sensory input such as touch and temperature

27
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what do osmoconformers

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they go with the flow of the environment instead of adjusting internal environment

28
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name the 4 types of excretory systems and what organisms they are in

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flatworms: protonephridia
annelid: metanephridia
insect: malpighian tubules
mammae: nephron

29
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how do animals in aqueous environments get rid of toxic waste

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NH3 (ammonia) goes directly into the environment (ex. fish: gills)

30
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what happens if the osmolarity it too high in the collecting duct

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ADH from hypothalamus is secreted, making collecting duct more permeable to water and lowering osmolarity

31
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label the nephron diagram and explain

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32
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what are the two kinds of motor pathways?

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autonomic nervous system (NOT under conscious control)
somatic nervous system (under conscious control)

33
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Explain the stress response

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Stress, hypothalamus, nerve impulses, spinal cord, sympathetic nervous system, adrenal medulla (epinephrine, norepinephrine)…anterior pituitary secretes ACTH, adrenal cortex (glucocorticoids - cortisol, mineralcorticods - aldosterone, raises blood pressure )
Short term:

Long term:

34
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Cortisol?

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Glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex.
Works with the epinephrine in the stress response (but it’s longer lasting)
Primarily raises blood glucose by breaking down muscle proteins and releasing the AA into the blood. The liver then makes glucose with these AA.
cortisol also attacks fat cells to release/break down into glucose
Natural anti inflammatory that suppresses the actions of the immune system

Too much cortisol can impair thinking, damage heart, high blood pressure, lead to diabetes, increase infection (cuz surprises immune system)

35
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Label the nephron and explain what it does

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